Basorge Tariah Jr.
Basorge Tariah Jr. | |
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| Born | Basoene Kelsey Tariah, Jr. 9 June 1967 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | University of Port Harcourt |
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| Spouse | Doris Tariah |
| Children | 4 |
Basorge Tariah Jr. (born June 9, 1967) is a Nigerian actor and comedian. [1][2][3][4][5]
Early life and education
[edit]Tariah Jr. is from Buguma, Kalabari, in Rivers State, Nigeria. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Port Harcourt.[6]
Career
[edit]Tariah Jr. made his first professional appearance as a stand-up comedian at the University of Port Harcourt in 1989, and was paid 171 naira ($24, per the 1989 exchange rate) for the job.[7] He has been described as an ace actor and Nollywood veteran by a reputable Nigerian media house, The Punch.[8] Tariah Jr. is best remembered for his role as Do Good in Zeb Ejiro’s award-winning soap opera Candle Light, where he starred alongside Kate Henshaw.
Personal life
[edit]Tariah Jr. is married to Doris Basoene Tariah, and together they have four children.[7] In 2017, the former governor of Rivers State and Nigerian Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, organized a birthday party for Tariah Jr. for his 50th birthday.[9][10]
Selected filmography
[edit]- Camouflage (2020) as Oghene
- Lagos Landing (2018) as A.K.
- Run (2017)
- Head Gone (2014)
- The Meeting (2012) as Prof. Akpan Udofia
- Felicima: One Gift (2009) as Charles
- Blood On Ice (2006) as Dean
- Playing Games (2004)
- Fools (2003)
- Unforgeable (2003)
- Runs! (2002) as James
- My Guy (1999)
- Sakobi (1998) as Lewis
- Full Moon (1998) as Nana
- Domitilla (1996) as Tony
- Silent Night (1996)
References
[edit]- ^ "Basorge Tariah Jr. launches Solid Star Records, unveils new acts". Vanguard News. 2018-07-07. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
- ^ Peters, Abiola Alaba. "Why I'm Investing Into Music - Veteran Nollywood Actor, Basorge Tariah". Retrieved 2019-12-03.
- ^ "Veteran Nollywood Actor Basorge Tariah Jr Launches Record Label". KOKO TV Nigeria | Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News. 19 June 2018. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
- ^ "Basorge Tariah Jr. | Actor, Director". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-08-24.
- ^ "BASORGE TARIAH JNR". Africa Magic - BASORGE TARIAH JNR. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
- ^ "Garlands for Basorge Kelsey Tariah JNR at 52". guardian.ng. 29 June 2019. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
- ^ a b "6 things you should know about actor". Pulse Nigeria. 2016-06-09. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
- ^ "Celebs don't like to admit they don't have – Basorge Tariah". Punch Newspapers. 19 May 2019. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
- ^ Elites, The (2017-06-14). "Rotimi Amaechi Hosts Surprise 50th Birthday Dinner For A-List Actor, Basorge Tariah Jr". The Elites Nigeria. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
- ^ "[PHOTOS] Rotimi Amaechi throws surprise party for Basorge". Punch Newspapers. 14 June 2017. Retrieved 2019-12-03.